Fighter

Yui Chul Nam

"The Korean Bulldozer"

21-10-1★ 1bonus South Korea

South KoreaLast 5

Boxing 1-0

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No upcoming fight scheduled.

Yui Chul Nam holds a professional MMA record of 21-10-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 32 bouts on record. Yui Chul Nam has won 21 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Yui Chul Nam lands 3.53 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 1.33 takedowns per 15 minutes. Yui Chul Nam also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: November 28, 2015. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1981-07-16
Age: 45
Nationality: South Korea
Birthplace: South Korea

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 18-8-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.53per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.00per min

48% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.33per 15 min

16% success

Takedowns stuffed57%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Yui Chul Nam has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ FOTN ×1

★ FOTNvs Kazuki Tokudome · UFC Fight Night: Kim vs HathawayMar 1, 2014

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Hyuk Min Ji
Black Combat 16· Jan 31, 2026· Featherweight· 21-9-1 vs 5-1
TKO
R2 · 0:39
WIN
vs Shutaro Miyahira
Black Combat Rise 7· Aug 2, 2025· Featherweight· 20-9-1 vs 4-4
TKO
R3 · 2:11
LOSS
vs Eoh Jin Park
Black Combat 12· Sep 28, 2024· Lightweight· 20-8-1 vs 7-1-1
TKO
R1 · 4:11
WIN
vs Dong Guk Shin
Road FC 57 XX· Dec 14, 2019· Welterweight· 19-8-1 vs 3-1
UD
WIN
vs Doo Je Jung
Road FC 43· Oct 28, 2017· Lightweight· 18-8-1 vs 8-18
TKO
R1 · 2:49
LOSS
vs Tom Santos
Road FC 40· Jul 15, 2017· Lightweight· 18-7-1 vs 7-4
TKO
R1 · 0:07
LOSS
vs Tom Santos
Road FC 38· Apr 15, 2017· Lightweight· 18-6-1 vs 6-4
TKO
R2 · 3:12
LOSS
vs Mike de la Torre
UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal· Nov 28, 2015· Featherweight· 18-5-1 vs 13-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Phillipe Nover
UFCUFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Faber· May 17, 2015· Featherweight· 18-4-1 vs 10-5-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kazuki Tokudome
UFCUFC Fight Night: Kim vs Hathaway· Mar 1, 2014· Lightweight· 17-4-1 vs 12-4-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Takasuke Kume×1Title bout · Title win #1
Road FC 13: Nam vs. Kume 2· Oct 12, 2013· Lightweight· 16-4-1 vs 15-3-3
UD
WIN
vs Takasuke Kume
Road FC 11· Apr 13, 2013· Lightweight· 15-4-1 vs 15-2-3
UD
WIN
vs Vuyisile Colossa
Road FC 10· Nov 24, 2012· Lightweight· 14-4-1 vs 5-2
SD
WIN
vs Masahiro Toryu
Road FC 9: Beatdown· Sep 15, 2012· Lightweight· 13-4-1 vs 10-7-9
TKO
R1 · 3:32
LOSS
vs Narantungalag Jadambaa
Legend FC 8· Mar 30, 2012· Lightweight· 13-3-1 vs 7-2
SUB
R2 · 0:58
WIN
vs Vuyisile Colossa
Road FC 5: Night of Champions· Dec 3, 2011· Lightweight· 12-3-1 vs 4-1
UD
WIN
vs Tomoyoshi Iwamiya
Road FC 4: Young Guns· Oct 3, 2011· Lightweight· 11-3-1 vs 5-11-3
UD
WIN
vs Rob Hill
Legend FC 5· Jul 16, 2011· Lightweight· 10-3-1 vs 9-4-1
TKO
R2 · 1:12
LOSS
vs Adrian Pang
Legend FC 4· Jan 27, 2011· Catchweight· 10-2-1 vs 17-7-2
SD
WIN
vs Kota Okazawa
Road FC 1· Oct 23, 2010· Lightweight· 9-2-1 vs 8-3-4
TKO
R1 · 4:00
DRAW
vs Adrian Pang
Legend FC 1· Jan 11, 2010· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 15-6-1
DRAW
WIN
vs Hacran Dias
M-1 Challenge 17· Jul 4, 2009· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 12-0-1
UD
LOSS
vs Dave Jansen
M-1 Challenge 14· Apr 29, 2009· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 8-0
UD
LOSS
vs Mikhail Malyutin
M-1 Challenge 9· Nov 21, 2008· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 10-7
MD
WIN
vs Se Young Kim
Spirit MC 18· Aug 31, 2008· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 0:52
WIN
vs Woo Sung Yoo
Spirit MC 10· Nov 4, 2006· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 9-3
TKO
R2 · 0:22
WIN
vs Haeng Ki Kim
Spirit MC 10· Nov 4, 2006· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 4-5
SUB
R2 · 1:55
WIN
vs Young Gwang Choi
Spirit MC 9· Oct 8, 2006· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 2-2
MD
WIN
vs Choong Il Jeon
Spirit MC 8· Apr 22, 2006· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 5-1
UD
WIN
vs Young Gwang Choi
Spirit MC 8· Apr 22, 2006· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 2-0
TKO
R1 · 0:23
WIN
vs Duk Young Jang
Spirit MC Interleague 3· Feb 11, 2006· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 1-0
TKO
R1 · 1:33
WIN
vs Seung Yeop Jeon
Spirit MC Interleague 3· Feb 11, 2006· Welterweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 2:32

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1547▼7
Peak: 1716Mar 1, 2014
Rated fights: 32

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Frequently asked questions

When does Yui Chul Nam fight next?

Yui Chul Nam has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Yui Chul Nam's record?

Yui Chul Nam's professional MMA record is 21-10-1.

Who is Yui Chul Nam fighting next?

Yui Chul Nam's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Yui Chul Nam fight last?

Yui Chul Nam most recently fought Mike de la Torre at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal on Saturday, November 28, 2015, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Yui Chul Nam fight in?

Yui Chul Nam fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Yui Chul Nam have?

Yui Chul Nam has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Yui Chul Nam won?

Yui Chul Nam has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Yui Chul Nam?

Yui Chul Nam is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Yui Chul Nam weigh?

Yui Chul Nam weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Yui Chul Nam's reach?

Yui Chul Nam has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Yui Chul Nam?

Yui Chul Nam is 45 years old (born Jul 16, 1981).

Where is Yui Chul Nam from?

Yui Chul Nam is from South Korea.

CAREER SUMMARY